RE: Re Protocols of the Elders of Zion

[Adrian Durlester <durleste...>]

If that is what Amazon has on their site now, I withdraw all my previous
commentary and suggest that Amazon be held accountable for this
unconscionable act! That is an academically irresponsible statement.

And yes, I have read the Protocols.

Adrian

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-jewish-music (at) shamash(dot)org
> [mailto:owner-jewish-music (at) shamash(dot)org]On Behalf Of Aaron Bousel
> Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2000 11:04 AM
> To: World music from a Jewish slant
> Subject: RE: Re Protocols of the Elders of Zion
>
>
> I just went to B&N and there are now only two customer reviews of
> the book,
> both declaring it a forgery.  The one saying it was genuine is gone.
>
> Amazon.com is another story.  They have also removed the same offensive
> review but the content of their "Book Description" contains the following:
>
> "......Some say the issue has already been settled
> conclusively-that it is
> clearly a forgery. Although there may be final evidence to this
> effect, we
> have not seen a clear and convincing version of it produced by
> those making
> the claim. ......"
> ".....If, however, The Protocols are genuine (which can never be proven
> conclusively), it might cause some of us to keep a wary eye on world
> affairs. We neither support nor deny its message, we simply make it
> available for those who wish a copy. "
>
> I don't know where this comes from.  It's not a customer review, my guess
> is that it's from the book jacket.  I guess keeping the "controversy" of
> authenticity alive is a good way to sell the book.

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